Hollywood is set to pay its respects to one of pop culture’s most beloved comedy figures, as “Weird Al” Yankovic announced today that he’s getting a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. The announcement was met with online congratulations from his numerous celebrity fans and friends, including Star Wars: The Last Jedi director Rian Johnson and Yankovic’s old Comedy Bang! Bang! host Scott Aukerman.
I just found out I’m getting a star on the HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME. Unbelievable!! — Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) June 22, 2017
I was hanging out with THIS guy when we both found out. Coincidentally, he’s getting one this year too!! @Lin_Manuel pic.twitter.com/qjwaULfTny — Al Yankovic (@alyankovic) June 22, 2017
CONGRATS!! — Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 22, 2017
Hey!! Awesome! Can they put it in front of my house? — Scott Aukerman (@ScottAukerman) June 22, 2017
Yankovic has worked in pretty much every branch of the entertainment industry over the past few decades, directing films and music videos, writing theme tunes, producing and starring in TV shows, and generating 14 studio albums of beloved parody songs. Now, his name will be immortalized on the popular Hollywood tourist attraction, presumably complete with a big ceremony where various famous people remind us that he’s also one of the nicest guys currently working in showbiz.
Relaxed_Engineer on June 23rd, 2017 at 05:16 UTC »
I guess this picture didn't haunt him too badly:
Picture of Weird Al with Dead Hooker
doryteke on June 23rd, 2017 at 01:35 UTC »
The Vicar of Yanks. A much deserved award.
underterms on June 23rd, 2017 at 01:21 UTC »
Took this long....that is a tad bit shocking